Running Errands Ruins Weekend for Bail Jumper
Jodice Oliver Macon
While running errands, Jodice Oliver Macon, 24, caught the attention of a Peace Officer. The officer confirmed a Hopkins County warrant for Macon for Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear Felony. He also is being held on a charge for bond forfeiture for Sex Offenders Duty to Register for Life.
Macon was seen exiting a business and entering his vehicle and then pulling into another business where the officer confronted Macon. He is in Hopkins County Jail on a $15,000 bond for Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear Felony 3 as well as the forfeited $30,000 bond.
Disturbance Leads to Narcotics Arrest
Sulphur Springs, TX – September 19, 2016 – A disturbance involving individuals wanting money at Helm Lane Apartments resulted in a call to law enforcement and the eventual arrest of two men who lived in the apartment.
Three residents of the apartment were involved in the disturbance. The officer asked and received permission to search the apartment for anyone else hiding there and to make sure the disturbance was not narcotics related. During the search a large amount of narcotic paraphernalia was found along with narcotic mushrooms weighing 8.7 grams along with miscellaneous pills. Two residents in the rooms where the narcotics were located were arrested.
Tyler Evan Ballard
Tyler Evan Ballard 21, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2A over 4-grams and under 200-grams, a Felony 2. Also arrested was 21 year-old Dustin Lee Churchman for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 less than 1-gram and possession of drug paraphernalia, a State Jail Felony. Ballad is held on a $20,000 bond and Churchman on a $5,000 bond.
Dustin Lee Churchman
SSISD Dismisses One Hour Early September 23rd
All students and staff in the Sulphur Springs ISD will be released an hour early on Friday, September 23rd, according to Rusty Hardin, SSISD Assistant Superintendent. Buses will also run one hour ahead of their regular schedule.
SSISD asks families to “Please make this adjustment to your family schedule for the afternoon of Friday, September 23rd.”
“Update” Cumby Student Dies in Accident; Second Student Seriously Injured: Names Released
September 19, 2016 – One Cumby High School student died and a second student was injured Sunday Afternoon when the tire blew on the truck in which they were riding and the truck flipped, according to Cumby Police. The accident happened near Campbell at the I-30 Service Road and FM513.
Brandon Brown, 16, driver of the vehicle, was injured in the accident. He was transported to Parkland Hospital in Dallas where he is reported to be in serious condition. Kailey Robb, 15, a passenger in the vehicle did not survive the accident. A gofundme site has been set up for her family.
Cumby ISD has asked area districts to have counselors on stand-by for the school students and community. Following first period roll check, all students assembled in the high school gym. Counselors and adults from local churches were present to assist students and staff. The counselors will be available in the school library all day Monday.
As more information is made available, this news story will be updated.
Yantis School Board Considers Appointment of Acting Superintendent
Yantis School Board enters executive session to consider the possible appointment of an acting superintendent shortly after the start of tonight’s board regular session at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Following the recent defeat of an increase in taxes for the school district, the superintendent tendered his resignation. The board president will make remarks following the opening Pledge of Allegiance.
Following the executive session, the board will vote on any directions determined during the executive session. They will also consider changes to the District calendar for UIL Academic meet, consider district pay dates and discuss adding Wood County 4-H to Extracurricular status.
Froneberger Instructs PJC-Sulphur Springs Night Welding Class
NIGHT WELDING CLASS David Christiansen, center, of Campbell, and Marcus Young, right, of Sulphur Springs, students in the nighttime welding class at Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center, cut metal pieces to use in their welding projects. Overseeing their work is Dan Froneberger, left, instructor of the night class. For more information about this and other workforce training programs, call 903-885-1232.
Commerce Police Explorer Program Plans Fun Run Fundraiser
The Explore the Blue 5k/1 mile fun run is a fundraiser for the Commerce Police Department Explorer Program which allows teens from the ages of 14 to 21 to explore a career in Law Enforcement and leadership. The 5k will be held on October 8th and the race starts at 8am. The race will start in the 1900 block of Alamo Street in front of the City of Commerce City Hall.
Alex Suarez invites those would like to donate but cannot attend, to go to www.exploretheblue.org and click on the 5k fun run tag to donate. At the website one may register for the race and/or purchase a t-shirt to support the program.
Bookworm Box Author Signing
Local best-selling author and owner of the Bookworm Box, Colleen Hoover, held a book signing at The Venue At Two Nineteen on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm. 18 authors from various states and cities were a part of the signing. Authors included Fisher Amelie, Leighton Riley, Michelle Mankin, ME Carter, Susan Stoker, Cathlin Shahriary, Leslie Fear, Dawn L. Chiletz, Molly McAdams, Tillie Cole, Sara Ney, Colleen Hoover, Rachel Schneider, RK Lilley, Jessica Prince, Brenda Rothert, and SJ Sawyer. Many of the authors are self-published and fall under the New Adult, Young Adult,and Romance categories.
The Bookworm Box is a non-profit organization that donates money earned from a monthly book subscription box and book sales to various charities, local and non-local. The monthly subscription box includes “book swag” and signed books. The Bookworm Box has already donated over half a million dollars to charity since their start up in February of 2015. Some of the charities that have received donations recently include The Dinner Bell, Healthcare Foundation, Feeding America, Sole Hope, Walk to End Lupus, and several more.
DPS Stop Leads to Pool’s Arrest
A DPS traffic stop for speeding led to the arrest of Mason Kyle Pool, 20, of Sulphur Springs. The DPS trooper found that a warrant for Pool’s arrest had been issue for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a Felony 2.
Pool is in Hopkins County Jail and his bond was set at $50,000.
Multiple Fire Departments, Jail Trustees, and Sheriff’s Department Drone Assist with Structure, Grass Fire Friday
An all-call was issued by the Hopkins County Fire Chief Friday as a structure fire and grass fire on County Road 2399 was raging as the first on the scene arrived.
According to Andy Endsley, County Fire Chief, a mobile home fire was eventually contained and many of the personal possessions of the residents were saved. The residents were not at home at the time of the fire. He stated that all volunteer departments were called out, Winnsboro Fire Department also assisted as did trustees from the Hopkins County jail.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s office drone was utilized to gain a better view of the direction of the grass fire. Thick smoke as the tall grass burned and smoke from the nearby house clouded the ability of the firefighters to determine the direction in which the fire was traveling. Once that was determined, thanks to the drone, the Winnsboro Department’s dozer was used to assist in containing the fire, according to Endsley. He stated by the time the structure fire and the grass fire were extinguished, he and all involved were exhausted.
Endsley said the cause of the fires had not been determined at this time. He stated that the County Fire Marshall would be at the scene Saturday to begin his investigation into the cause of the fire.
